Patient's question:
Hello experts at Toutiao, can adenoid hypertrophy in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
When a baby is born, lymphoid tissue is present in the nasopharynx, which gradually becomes fibrotic with age. By the age of 6, it reaches its maximum extent and then gradually atrophies. Only when it affects overall health or adjacent organs is it referred to as adenoid hypertrophy. Adenoids can undergo pathological fibrosis due to repeated inflammatory stimulation, which is also termed adenoid hypertrophy. This condition is most common in children and is often associated with chronic tonsillitis. Adenoid removal can be performed during tonsillectomy or as a standalone procedure. For those who are not suitable for surgery, radiotherapy can be considered. Snoring caused by adenoid hypertrophy in children is often overlooked by parents and is frequently accompanied by tonsillar enlargement as a cause of snoring. It is particularly important to pay attention to whether there are episodes of breathing pauses.